Update: The wedding venue will open at 4pm, with the ceramony starting at 4:30!
Adolfo Dammert
Chad Smith
Adolfo Dammert
Chad Smith
May 15, 2025
Schedule
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Welcome Reception
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Casual “Day to Night” Attire: Jeans, Shirts, Sweaters, light jackets. Anything you would wear to the office or to go sightseeing in the city all day is fine for this event. Don’t over think it, just come!
For those of you who are here on Wednesday May 14th, we will be hosting a reception at one of our favorite spots in Jersey City! This will give you a chance to mix and mingle with our other guests in a private indoor/outdoor setting. There will be an open bar and a variety of food to kick-off the wedding festivities. PLEASE NOTE: If you are staying at the W hotel, we have arranged for a shuttle bus to take you to/from Dullboy for this event.
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Wedding
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Your Personal Style Wedding Outfit: Please wear whatever your spin is on Semi-Formal Cocktail Attire. We want you to dress it up in a way that reflects your own personal swanky style.
Please join us from 4-10pm on Thursday May 15, 2025 at “Lulu’s” inside the W Hoboken Hotel for our Wedding. The ceremony will start at 4:30pm, so please plan to arrive around 4pm. It will be followed by a cocktail hour with light bites, buffet style dinner, and dessert! (and of course an open bar! 🥂) Then we will spend the rest of the night dancing against the Manhattan skyline!
Travel & Stay
Flight
Get Here By Plane
Hoboken, New Jersey is accessible by 3 airports (EWR in NJ and is the closest, LGA in NY and JFK in NY). Please keep in mind that it will be a weekday and normal rush hour cautions apply. If you choose to stay in NYC, please allow 1 hour travel time between NYC and Hoboken due to rush hour traffic for the Welcome Reception and the Wedding Ceremony.
Hotel
Stay With Us!
We will be staying at the W Hoboken for two nights of wedding festivities on Wednesday May 14th and Thursday May 15. The W is located in historic downtown Hoboken, on the Hudson River with no unobstructed views of Manhattan. There is a promenade along the water to enjoy a long walk and take in the scenery. It is also two blocks from Hoboken’s main thoroughfare, Washington Street, where you can find all sorts of shops and restaurants. We have secured a block of hotel rooms at the W Hoboken from Tuesday May 13 through Friday May 16th (3 nights) consisting of 15-King Beds, and 15-2 Queen Beds available at a discount if you book through the link below. These rooms are available on a first come first serve basis. Please contact Ariel.Markowitz@whotels.com directly if you would like to add on more discounted nights during your stay. Mention it is for the “Smith Dammert Wedding.” The hotel is also small dog friendly! Please contact the Ariel above and confirm availability of these special dog friendly rooms if you would like to bring your fur baby, before booking. (While small dogs are welcome in the hotel, we do ask that you leave them in the room during the wedding and reception).
Hotel
Stay Nearby!
There are many other nearby hotels (<10 min Uber) to choose from in Downtown Jersey City, and Newport. Here are some within a short Uber ride away (we do not have any discounts available at these hotels): The Westin Jersey City Newport Canopy by Hilton Jersey City Residence Inn Downtown Jersey City Hyatt House Jersey City Courtyard Jersey City Newport Double Tree by Hilton Hotel and Suites Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel You also have the option to stay in one of the many hotels in NYC.
House Or Rental
Airbnb
For bigger families or extended stays, Airbnb has many options in Jersey City, or Hoboken, NJ. While all of Hoboken is ok to stay in, if you choose to find an airbnb in Jersey City, please stick around the downtown/waterfront areas for the best neighborhood experience. Please note that Airbnbs are no longer legal in NYC for stays less than 30 days, so please use caution when considering this option.
Registry
FAQs
Question
When should I RSVP by?
Answer
Please RSVP for both the Welcome Reception, and the Wedding Ceremony, no later than Monday March 31st, 2025
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Can I bring a date?
Answer
We want to take this event as a time to celebrate with family and friends! While we want to accommodate our guests individual wishes, we have been very intentional with our guest list, and will not be able to provide everyone a +1.
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Can I bring my kids?
Answer
Even though we would love to celebrate with you and your entire family, we ask that you consider this an adult wedding event. The intent is to celebrate with you as our guests!
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Are you registered? Where?
Answer
We are not registered anywhere. If you choose to get us a gift, the only thing we are asking for is a contribution to our honeymoon fund.
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Is there a dress code?
Answer
We want everyone to be free to express themselves in their best semi-formal cocktail attire for the Wedding Ceremony. For the Welcome Reception, please wear something casual and nice!
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Where is the Welcome Reception in Relation to the W
Answer
The W is located in Hoboken, and the welcome reception is located about a 15 minute car ride away in Jersey City. For anyone staying at the W, we have organized a shuttle van to and from Dullboy.
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What time should I arrive at the ceremony?
Answer
Please arrive around 4pm and plan to be seated inside the ceremony by 4:30pm. There is a lounge in the lobby of the W, as well as a place to mingle in the venue before hand.
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Do I Need to Rent A Car
Answer
We do not suggest renting a car. Traffic in the area can be very congested. Parking is also hard to find, and expensive if you do. We recommend relying on Uber and Lyft while you are in New Jersey, which are widely available and easy to use.
Question
Is there parking for the ceremony or reception?
Answer
There will be valet parking at the W Hoboken for Wedding guests who plan to arrive by car. We will cover the cost of parking for our guests on Wednesday and Thursday nights.
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What’s the Best Way to Go to Manhattan
Answer
While Uber is a cheap and convenient way to get around inside New Jersey, there are hefty tolls to drive into Manhattan of $20+ depending on the time of day. There are no tolls leaving Manhattan back to Jersey, and you can expect a fair price in an Uber going that way. If you are going into the city, we suggest taking the 10-minute PATH train ride from Hoboken Station, which is a 3-minute walk from the W and only costs $3 per person. All PATH and MTA station accept Tap-To-Pay, so you don’t need to purchase a metro card. Just tap your credit/debit card or phone, and go! Once you are in Manhattan, your most efficient option is to use Google/Apple Maps to take the subway around the city. You can also hail a cab, but it can be expensive and take much longer to get anywhere due to traffic.
Photos of Our Love
Things To Do
Check Out Some of Our Local Spots
Here is a special list that we have put together just for our guests of places we know and love in Hoboken, Jersey City, and NYC. You can find food options, experiences, and a couple of our main drug stores for any items you may need while traveling.
Have a Spa Day
Treat yo self! Located inside the W Hoboken.
Have an Omakase Experience
Located in the W Hoboken, Sushi By Bou offers a timed Omakase experience that brings the absolute best flavors of Japan!
See a Broadway Show
There’s always something to see! Uber or take 10-minute PATH train into the city using Tap-to-pay.
World Trade Center & 9/11 Memorial & Museum
See this world famous site. Uber or take 10-minute PATH train into the city using Tap-to-pay.
Say “Hi” to Lady Liberty
Take a boat from Jersey City to Ellis Island to see the Statue of Liberty in all her glory! ~20 minute Uber from the W Hoboken
See The City from The Water
Take a tour around Manhattan by boat! Uber or take 10-minute PATH train into the city using Tap-to-pay.
Head to the Top of The Empire State Building
This is the #1 attraction in the US. Book early to make sure you see it! Uber or take 10-minute PATH train into the city using Tap-to-pay.
Walk around the West Village
Make sure to get a pic of Carrie Bradshaws apt from Sex and the City, and grab a coffee at the Cafe from Friends. Take 10-minute PATH Train from Hoboken to Christopher Street, and enjoy!
Enjoy Central Park in Spring
Everything will be blooming in May! Uber or take 10-minute PATH train into the city using Tap-to-pay.
See Times Square
Visit the “Crossroads of the World” Uber or take 10-minute PATH train into the city using Tap-to-pay.
Visit the American Museum of Natural History
A great way to spend a couple hours, right outside of Central Park! Uber or take 10-minute PATH train into the city using Tap-to-pay.
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